The current consensus with respect to the nature versus nurture debate is that the primary influence on development is
A) nature.
B) nurture.
C) an interaction of nature and nurture.
D) maturation.

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The current consensus is that both nature and nurture play important roles in development, and that the interaction between genetic and environmental factors determines how individuals develop over time. Maturation refers specifically to the process of biological growth and change that occurs naturally over time, but it is not considered the primary influence on development. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

The Current Consensus with Respect to the Nature Versus Nurture